Conservationists Assemble: How experts are saving endangered species (and how you can too!)

Join the fight against extinction in volume 25 of the Conservationists Assemble as Captain Conservation is joined by wildlife hero, Dr. Mark Pilgrim OBE, director of Werribee Open Range Zoo in Victoria, Australia. Tune in to the eastern black rhino mission briefing as Mark and the captain discuss the importance of having rhinos present in the wild as landscape engineers, creating healthy habitat f...

Tune in to volume 24 of the Conservationists Assemble! Join me, Captain Conservation, as we take the fight to our planet's biggest villain and my arch-nemesis. X-Tinction. Each week, I team up with another of Earth's mightiest heroes and we discuss the super powers and abilities of our planet's epic species. Prepare for battle as we encounter X-Tinction's armies that threaten global biodiversity....

This weeks episode of the Conservationists Assemble welcomes Frantisek Pribrsky, vice-chair of the pygmy slow loris EEP and director of conservation at the Kukang rescue program. Tune in as Frantisek tells all about the pygmy slow loris and it's larger relatives with a particular focus on their demand in the illegal wildlife trade and the impact of navigating social media irresponsibly.  We also d...

Tune in to this weeks episode of the Conservationists Assemble podcast as the spotlight is put on a recent example of the crucial roles of zoos in conserving species on the brink of extinction. This weeks guest is Dr. Tania Gilbert, manager of the international studbook (ISB) for the Scimitar Horned Oryx. Join us as Tania and I discuss the history of these awesome antelopes, once considered extinc...

Tune in to this episode of the Conservationists Assemble as we take you on a whistle-stop tour of the world the asian wild dog, the Dhole, with special guest Chelsea Davis of the Dhole Conservation Fund. Throughout the episode we unpack the varied lives of these social canids and their array of hunting abilities that gives them the capabilities of hunting a range prey much larger than themselves t...

Tune in to this episode of the Conservationists Assemble as we charge into the world of a rhino species that is small in size and small in population size but larger than life, with our expert guest and rhino fanatic, Stacy Strother. Throughout the episode we acknowledge how the incredible breeding work of the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio was pivotal to the work taking place at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctu...

Tune in to this episode of the Conservationists Assemble as we leap into the world of the Diana Monkey and discuss the progressive efforts of the West African Primate Conservation Action (WAPCA) with expert guest, Andrea Dempsey. The episode kicks off with an insight into what is a Diana Monkey, named because of particular marking on their behind. We learn that you might hear them before you see t...

Come with us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assemble podcast, where we have returned to Madagascar and look into the world of nocturnal lemurs, specifically that of the Northern Giant Mouse Lemur. With me on the episode to share his knowledge and insight into this lesser-known lemur species is Dr. Daniel Hending. Dan discusses the nuances and niche of this adaptable lemur species...

Journey with us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assemble podcast, where we explore the role of good zoos within modern conservation as the podcast is joined by Douglas Richardson to share his insight and experience of a near half century working in and with zoos around the world. The episode covers many aspects of the role of ex situ conservation and those involved in it. From the...

Join us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assemble podcast, where we take flight into world of another Europe's reintroduction success stories, the Northern Bald Ibis. With our guest experts, Juliane Pokorny and Christiane Bohm we journey back in time to discuss the events that caused them to become functionally extinct in the wild. Through hard work, Christiane details the success...

Join us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assemble podcast, where we ascend into the unknown world of a mammal that will just butter you up. That mammal is, of course, the Binturong. Representing the Binturong and ABConservation on the podcast are our guest experts, Ameline Roger and Elea Delsaux. Through an illuminating conversation, we discuss these unique mammals with their prehe...

Join us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assemble podcast, where we plunge into the rapidly changing world of our polar regions, specifically that of the arctic, home to the largest land carnivore, the Polar Bear with guest expert, Amy Cutting. Through an illuminating conversation, we discuss the threats and the actions needed to reverse the needle for the Polar Bear, the origin of...

Join us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assembled podcast, where we stay close to home with guest expert, Tiit Maran. Through an illuminating conversation, we uncover the near catastrophic past of the European Mink and the extraordinary recovery efforts they're making through the hard-work of some amazing conservation heroes. Explore how the introduction of the much larger America...

Join us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assemble podcast, where we trek into the world of African Painted Dog with guest expert, Peter Blinston. Through an illuminating conversation, we uncover the lives of these social canids and the community they have behind them Explore unique efforts in conserving these amazing animals and means of preventing their threats. From football leag...

Get ready for an exciting journey with the 'Conservationists Assemble' podcast, where we delve into the mysterious world of the Malayan Tapir alongside the knowledgeable Diana Koch! Explore the unexpected relatives, fascinating behaviours, and looming challenges of this remarkable ungulate. Diana, the Malayan Tapir EEP coordinator and general curator at Nuremberg Zoo in Germany, guides us through...

Get ready for an exciting adventure on the 'Conservationists Assembled' podcast, where we explore the mysterious world of the Snow Leopard with the incredible Cassie Jones! Delve into the remarkable adaptations and uncertain future of this elusive big cat. Cassie, a member of the Snow Leopard EEP committee, guides us through a captivating journey into the unique characteristics of this animal, she...

Strap in for a wild ride on the 'Conservationists Assemble' podcast, where we dive deep into the enigmatic world of the Goeldi’s Monkey with the amazing Susan O’Brien! Get ready to uncover the hidden secrets, vulnerabilities, and survival challenges of this mysterious primate. Susan, the Goeldi’s Monkey EEP coordinator, takes us on a thrilling adventure through the quirks of this creature, highlig...

In this riveting episode of the 'Conservationists Assembled' podcast, delve into the intricate world of the southern cheetah with our distinguished guest, Lars Versteege. The discussion uncovers considerable insights into the unique traits, vulnerable status, and survival threats that encompass the life of the world's fastest mammal. Versteege, a renowned expert on the southern cheetah, navigates...

Welcome to the newest episode of Conservationist Assembled, where we venture into the intriguing world of Asian hornbills with our special guest, Tom Clark, a renowned expert in the area. Black hornbills, a unique and vulnerable species, are in dire need of understanding and preserving. In this inspiring episode, we take a closer look at the important conservation efforts for these fascinating cre...

Join us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assembled podcast, where we dive deep into the biodiverse world of Madagascar with guest expert, Hannah Spurgeon. Through an illuminating conversation, we uncover the roles of small carnivores in maintaining the island's ecological balance. Explore eight diverse Madagascan carnivore species, each with unique characteristics—bringing to life...

Join us in a thrilling episode of the Conservationists Assembled podcast, where we dive deep into the world of small with guest expert, Dr. Alex Sliwa. Through an illuminating conversation, we uncover the key threats facing the Gordon's Wild Cat and the actions needed to ensure a future for this species. Explore their characteristics and learn about the challenges these species face, such as hybri...

Join us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assembled podcast, where we explore the realm of the king of the jungle with guest expert, James Welch. Through an illuminating conversation, we uncover the threats to this iconic species and the efforts to engage communities to respect and preserve them Explore the challenges that African Lions face including habitat loss, poisoning & h...

Join us in an exhilarating episode of the Conservationists Assembled podcast, where we unbox the cruel world of the bear bile trade and the acts of the amazing heroes attempting to rescue the bears suffering within it and bring about its end, with guest expert, Charlie Paul. Through an illuminating conversation, we uncover the roles of sanctuaries in providing high levels of care to these bears. E...

Join us in the long-awaited first episode of the Conservationists Assembled podcast, where we take the plunge into the diverse world of the otter with guest expert, Jason Palmer. Through an illuminating conversation, we discuss the vast diversity of the otter species each with unique characteristics. Learn about the challenges these species face, such as habitat destruction and the illegal pet tra...